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Author: Scott Cooper Date: 19-09-03 Time: 11.30am

 Wolves Manager Dave Jones has spoken out ahead of tomorrows Televised Premiership clash with big-money-spenders Chelsea.

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 As the two Premiership clubs step out in front of the World at Molineux in tomorrows 12.30 Kick Off the contrast between the two teams could be no bigger.

 We don`t need to tell you what has been going on at Chelsea, the huge amount of media coverage speaks for itself, but despite their Millions, their top-class Players and their rather rich board, they can be beaten.

 Dave Jones is without Nathan Blake for tomorrows clash after he suffered a knee injury in a Wales Euro 2004 Qualifier but does have Henri Camara back fit.

  "Nathan took a knock on the inside of his knee when he was on international duty recently and we are going to have to see how he is tomorrow morning - but I think it’s unlikely he will be fit to play," Jones told WOW.

  "Henri (Camara) should be fit though. He returned to training yesterday. We will need his pace to cause Chelsea damage. I don’t expect there will be many people in their team will know too much about him."

 Jones also believes that Chelsea have a great chance of winning the Premiership and believes they are now a real force in Europe, the Wolves boss also has no-idea which players will turn out in Chelsea colours.

 Again he told the clubs Official Website  "They have amassed a squad of very talented players - I can’t guess what the team will be I’ll just have to wait and see," 

  "Every manager in the world would envy the money they have had to spend. It means they have gone from a ‘nearly there’ team to one which can compete at the top level in Europe. If Chelsea hadn’t had the injection of funds they would have stood a small chance of winning the Premiership, now they have a much greater chance. Having another team that can compete for the title has added to what I think is the best League in the world to play in.

  "For me it’s a fantastic challenge to be playing host to teams like this."

  Despite the Millions Chelsea have to spend and despite the overall value of their team compared to the one which finished 5th in Division One last year, Jones is keen to point out that Chelsea can be beaten.  

  "Chelsea are not invincible - they can be beaten. I know a lot of people are waiting for their first defeat and will want us - the smaller club - to win." Jones said.

  "I expect my players to go into the game thinking they can get something from it. Confidence is good at the moment and the atmosphere around the training ground is very lively."

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